Tatyova, Benthic Druid is a Legendary Merfolk Druid from the 2023 Commander subset of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. This card features a powerful landfall ability that rewards players for deploying land cards.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan • Commander
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Tatyova, Benthic Druid is a legendary creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Commander subset, released in 2023 as part of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan expansion. Identified by card number 290, this uncommon card represents a unique intersection of creature types, classified as both a Merfolk and a Druid. The card’s mana cost of three generic mana, one green, and one blue allows it to fit into dual-colored decks that value both resource generation and card advantage. The core appeal of Tatyova, Benthic Druid lies in its landfall ability. Whenever a land you control enters the battlefield, you gain one life and draw a card. This mechanic encourages players to build decks with high land counts, turning each land deployment into a recurring source of life gain and card selection. The flavor text, attributed to artist Mathias Kollros, reflects the character's connection to the vast, living ecosystem of Yavimaya, emphasizing themes of unity and nature. Collectors and players alike appreciate this card for its strategic depth and thematic resonance within the Ixalan block. The design and mechanics of Tatyova, Benthic Druid make it a versatile addition to Commander formats, where the ability to stabilize through life gain and maintain hand size is crucial. For those building decks around landfall synergies or Merfolk tribal themes, this card offers a reliable engine for long-term gameplay. The Lost Caverns of Ixalan continues to be a significant release for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, and Tatyova, Benthic Druid stands out as a notable component of that collection.
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The core identity of the card within the set.
Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#290
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Featured
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Game
Magic: The Gathering
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Uncommon
Mathias Kollros
Card Stock
English
{3}{G}{U}
Legendary Creature — Merfolk Druid
3 / 3
G, U
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, you gain 1 life and draw a card.
"Yavimaya is one being—one vastness of rippling leaves, one deepness of roots, and one chatter of animals—of which I am one part."
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